Leadership
Information related to North Korea’s leadership and leadership structures
“Slow, steady, patient” diplomacy with North Korea will continue: State
"There’s nothing to be gained by not talking," senior official tells reporters at the State Department
North Korea names ex-ambassador as new ruling party foreign policy chief
Former top envoy to Russia to serve as head of WPK International Department, diplomatic note confirms
Kim Jong Gwan confirmed as North Korea’s new defense minister: state media
Promotion notable given Kim's background in state construction works, analyst says
Pro-North Korea website details how the country achieved “bumper crop” in 2019
Article in Tokyo-based Choson Sinbo seeks to bolster claims by Kim Jong Un at December party plenum
With a “crude” new foreign minister, North Korea strengthens its hard-line turn
Ri Son Gwon, with his reputation for bluster, may be the ideal DPRK diplomat if tensions rise in the coming year
Ri Son Gwon appointed North Korean foreign minister, diplomatic note confirms
Long-time military hardliner to now serve as DPRK's top diplomat, foreign embassies in Pyongyang told
North Korea reshuffles its foreign policy top brass: potential implications
Appointment of a new foreign minister is not surprising, but Ri Son Gwon, if his appointment is confirmed, is
North Korean leader’s Toyota luxury bus, multiple Lexus SUVs appear in 2019 film
Customized VIP bus was used in August missile tests, while SUVs dominated domestic travel
Ri Su Yong, long-time stalwart of North Korean diplomacy, likely replaced
Former DPRK ambassador to Russia may have taken Ri's place on ruling party central committee, analyst says
Ri Yong Ho replaced as North Korean foreign minister, sources say
Ri Son Gwon will be replacement, sources say, a shift which could see major changes to foreign policy posture
